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Looking for a local farm, orchard or winery for an event like a wedding, reception, birthday party, family reunion, company meeting, or other event in Charlotte area of North Carolina?  Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Charlotte area of North Carolina, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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Updates for December 2024

December Most venues are available year round, although in some climates, an outdoor setting in the dead of winter could be challenging!

Venues, listed by county

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Cabarrus County

Catawba County

  • Buffalo Beal's Animal Park - Birthday parties, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Lighting, Cooking Facilities, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Some Linens and table silverware are provided, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, llamas/alpacas, other animals, Beautiful rural setting, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, restrooms, picnic area, Inflatables/bounce house, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    3259 Water Plant Road, Maiden, NC 28650. Phone: 828-428-4388. Alternate Phone: 828 234 4025. Fax: 828 428 4388. Email: bealfive@aol.com. Open: We are open all year round, call for more information. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We have several other special dates at the farm, we have a Memorial Day, which includes a cannon being shot, and a civil war camp display. We offer portable petting zoo, pony rides, and camel rides.
  • Devine Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, farm market, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
    2675 Saint James Church Road, Newton, NC 28658. Phone: (828)461-2012. Alternate Phone: (828)466-0130. Email: devine5farm@bellsouth.net. Open: Year round Monday through Sunday by appointment. Directions: From the Department of Motor Vehicles in Newton on business highway 321 turn onto Smyre Farm Road go to stop sign turn right. Farm is approximately one and a half miles on right. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Bird Watching.
  • Red Wolf Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Wedding Reception, Birthday parties, Business outings, Corporate events, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Bring your own linens and table silverware, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, dairy cows, goats, chickens, pigs, other animals, Beautiful rural setting, Hiking trails, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Fresh eggs, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    1797 Water Plant Rd, Maiden, NC 28650. Phone: 828-428-1445. Email: redwolffarm@att.net. Open: September 26 through November 4; Weekdays by appointment for groups of 20 or more; Open to the public (no appointment needed) on weekends; Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm; Sundays: 11 am to 5 pm. Directions: From 4 lane Highway 321 take exit 28. If coming from Lincolnton, turn right towards Maiden. If coming from Hickory, turn left towards Maiden. Go about 3 miles to Maiden to the stoplight at Auto Zone. Turn right at Auto Zone onto Providence Mill Road. Go 1 mile to sharp curve. As you go out of the curve, our farm will be on the right at the corner of Providence Mill Road and Water Plant Road. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. Red Wolf Farm is open by appointment to groups during the week, and open to the public (no appointment needed)on weekends in the fall. We are located in Maiden, "Halloween Town." Home of one of the largest, family oriented, Halloween night, trick-or-treat street parties in the country.  

Cleveland County

Gaston County

  • Stowe Dairy Farms - Uses natural growing practices, Lighting, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, Conferences, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Catering available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Some Linens and table silverware are provided, B&B nearby, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Dairy farm, Cattle ranch, Vegetables, or bush fruit, dairy cows, steers/cattle, goats, Beautiful rural setting, golf nearby, CD Player, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Vegetarian meals available, handicap accessible, meeting room available, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    169 Stowe Dairy Road, Gastonia, NC 28052. Phone: 704 228-9826. Email: Stowe_Dairy_Farms@yahoo.com. Open: See our website for current hours. click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Gastonia: highway 321 South Turn right on Crowders Creek Road After 4 miles, turn right on Stowe Dairy Road. click here for a map and directions. All natural beef available year round; Farm market opens mid June until September; Open for Christmas season from Thanksgiving until sold out;. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Sweet Sorghum Saturdays: Watch sorghum syrup being made with old timey equipment and methods Saturdays in October. Check website for exact dates and times due to weather conditions. Hayrides available for events year round as weather permits.

Iredell County

  • Carrigan Farms, LLC - Lighting, Heating, Cooking Facilities, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Conferences, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Catering available, Restaurant onsite, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Linens and table silverware are provided, BYO alcohol, Bed & Breakfast onsite, Hotel nearby, Apple Orchard, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Corn maze, Pumpkin patch, goats, chickens, pigs, other animals, Lake views, Beautiful rural setting, Fishing onsite, Fishing nearby, boating nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, CD Player, Sound System, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Bride and groom dressing areas available, children welcome, Smoking allowed in designated areas, Vegetarian meals available, handicap accessible, meeting room available, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway Intersection of Highway 150 & 152, Mooresville, NC 28115. Phone: 704-664-1450. Email: doug@carriganfarms.com. Open: Call or email for availability. Directions: Located in Mooresville, NC on Highway 150 at the intersection with Highway 152. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Our picturesque, private rock quarry is the perfect location for your wedding, picnic, party or corporate gathering.
  • Grietje's Garden - No pesticides are used, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Other Private Parties, Kitchen facilities available, You may bring your own food, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Some Linens and table silverware are provided, Vegetables, or bush fruit, dairy cows, Beautiful rural setting, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, meeting room available, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
    324 Mosswood Road, Olin, NC 28660. Phone: 804-880-3722. Open: Seasonal hours; Call for hours. Directions: I-77N from Statesville. Tomlin Mill Road Exit. Turn left on Tomlin Mill Road. Turn right on Jennings Road. Pass North Iredell Middle School. Take first paved road to the right onto Mosswood Road. Take the second drive on the left. I-77S from highway 421. Exit 65 toward Union Grove. Go two miles. Turn left on Jennings Road. Go four miles. Turn left on Mosswood Road. Take the second left. Click here for a map and directions. Muscadine and Scupprenong grapes: August 31 to September 31;. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. We are in a lovely, rural setting with rolling hills and beautiful woodlands. Once an operating dairy farm, we now raise Jersey heifers. Our small vineyard area is suitable for small, intimate outdoor weddings. We are available for bridal showers, use for professional workshops, small weddings and receptions. We are an alcohol free venue. Wine/champagne for toasting are acceptable. (ADDED: August 28, 2015)

Jackson County

  • Tom Sawyer Tree Farm - Lighting, Heating, Cooking Facilities, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Corporate events, Filming or photo shoots, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, Kitchen facilities available, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Bring Your Own Tables and chairs, BYO alcohol, B&B nearby, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Lake views, Beautiful rural setting, Mountain views, Hiking trails, Fishing onsite, boating nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, Internet (Ethernet), Free Onsite Lot parking lot, children welcome, restrooms, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, weddings and wedding parties
    262 Chimney Pond Road P.O. Box 425, Glenville, NC 28736. Phone: 828-743-5456. Alternate Phone: 800-662-7008. Fax: 828743-2752. Email: tom@tomsawyertrees.com. Open: Horse and wagon rides over the weekends during December. Directions: Highway 107 north from Cashiers Turn let on Lakeside Circle(Happ's Resturant on the right). Follow the signs to our farm. Click here for a map and directions. Choose and Cut Thanksgiving weekend and all days in December until December24th. Payment: Cash, only.

Mecklenburg County

  • Hall Family Farm - Birthday parties, Corporate events, Filming or photo shoots, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, You may bring your own food, Tables and chairs are Provided, Pumpkin patch, chickens, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, No pets please, No smoking allowed, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    10713 Providence Road West, Charlotte, NC 28277. Phone: (704) 562-4021. Alternate Phone: 704-540-0367. Email: info@hallfamilyfarm.com. Open: Everyday 9am to 6pm Mid September to October 31; Everyday 9am to 7pm mid April to June 1. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page.

Rowan County

  • Cauble Creek Vineyard - Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business meetings, Business outings, Corporate events, PR or Marketing events, Filming or photo shoots, Classes, lectures or Speakers, School and educational groups, Other Private Parties, Catering available, You may bring your own food, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Bring your own linens and table silverware, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Beautiful rural setting, Fishing onsite, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Pets welcome, farm market, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
    700 Cauble Farm Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. Phone: 704-633-1137. Email: sales@CaubleCreekVineyard.com. Open: Friday and Saturday: from 11am to 6pm Sunday: from 1pm to 6pm Monday through Thursday: Closed, except for private events. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Charlotte, NC: Take I-85 North to Jake Alexander Blvd, North Turn left at NC 150 W/Mooresville Road and travel 3 miles. Turn right onto Cauble Farm Road. The Vineyard is at the end of the road. From Greensboro, NC: Take I-85 South to Jake Alexander Blvd., North Turn left at NC 150 W/Mooresville Road and travel 3 miles. Turn right onto Cauble Farm Road. The Vineyard is at the end of the road. Click here for a map and directions. September: Open for muscadine pick your own. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Cauble Creek Vineyard is North Carolina's 100th Winery and Vineyard. Located on 35 acres, it surrounded by 250 acres of farm land & open space.

Stanly County

Union County